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Howell estimates that Weld is ahead of Pierce,who has cemented extensive party ties as Houseminority leader since 1987, by 200 to 300delegates.
House Minority Leader Steven D. Pierce (R-Westfield) admitted last night at a debate between Republican gubernatorial candidates that he made a mistake by consistently filing tax returns years late, but said as governor he would still be fit to address the state's fiscal crisis.
Pierce, who spoke with three other hopefuls at the Kennedy School of Government's Institute of Politics forum, said the late filing was "just a matter of some inattention to some personal affairs." He explained that he had expected refunds which would have legally allowed him to delay sending out...
Last week it was disclosed that, in apparent violation of state and federal law, Pierce had filed tax forms at least one year late on three separate occasions since 1986.
Turning to his campaign program, Pierce said the state's budget crisis must be the top priority for any governor who wants to restore legitimacy to state government. Citing a poll that shows that 40 percent of state residents would leave if they could move elsewhere, Pierce said Massachusetts is...